RuthA. (Oppel) Atwood

Ruth A. Atwood 1917 - 2012 LONGMEADOW - Ruth Adeline (Oppel) Atwood, 95, of Long-meadow, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 24th at the Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow. Born in Springfield to the late William and Amelia (Poempner) Oppel, she was a graduate of High School of Commerce in Springfield. Ruth was employed by American Bosch for many years, and also by Atty: August Burati in Springfield as a Clerical worker for many years. She was a member of the former Hope Congregational Church in Springfield and most recently at Faith United Church in Springfield and part of its women's guild. Besides her parents, Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Robert V. Atwood in 1974, her sister Elsie Roberts, and her brothers, Frederick Oppel and Edward Oppel and by her grand-nephew, William Oppel. She is survived by her nephew, William G. Roberts and his wife Carolyn of Springfield; two nieces, Marilyn Gounaris and her husband Daniel of Wilmington, MA and Marcia Abbe of Springfield and by her grand-nieces and nephews, Louis, Christina, Marc, Nikki, Becki, Debbie, Diane and Robert. Family and friends are invited to meet for a period of visitation on Saturday July 28th from 9-10AM at the Byron Keenan Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center, 1858 Allen St., Springfield followed by a 10AM Service in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth's memory to the Jewish Geriatric Services, C/O Development Office, 770 Converse St., Longmeadow, MA 01106 or to the
, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. www.byronkeenan.com